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After a small hiatus spent extending his family, Leftroom label head Matt Tolfrey is back with one of his vital new EPs. The Leftroom motto was always The Extended Family so it is fitting that Tolfrey’s life is imitating his art. The new EP, though, finds him returning to his roots, to classy minimal and house across four fantastic cuts.

Opener ‘Feel The Same’ is a high pressure track with spinning hats, filtered vocals and busted bass stabs that sweep you up and carry you along for a thrilling ride. ‘London Road’ is built on bristling drum programming that is tight and kinetic, with warm pads fleshing out this more direct yet delicious groove. ‘Under The Skin’ features Lil Mark and is a manic bit of busy minimal that recalls great slick Gemini. The busy synths wrap round the fluttering snares and wonky drums and Lil Mark’s freaky vocals finish it in style. A dub version is also included for more stripped back moments in the night.

This is a big return from one of the UK’s most respected artists.

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